Ground Systems Field Tech: Install, Maintain & Troubleshoot

Zipline; Austin, Houston, Phoenix (TX, TX, AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline is seeking a Ground Systems Field Technician to install, commission, and maintain ground-system equipment at Zipline sites. You will ensure installations meet standards and remain reliable for autonomous operations, while documenting actions and coordinating with engineering teams.

The role requires basic mechanical, electrical, and network knowledge, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical, residential/light-commercial electrical, network, and office software knowledge.
• Adhere to installation standards, manuals and safety procedures for mechanical, electrical and automation systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot time-sensitive problems and adapt to changing sites, technologies and procedures.
• Able to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions; valid U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, commission, and quality-check ground-system installations at Zipline sites.
• Diagnose and resolve basic electrical, network, system, and site faults within scope; not electrician tasks.
• Perform maintenance and upgrades to improve ground-system uptime and reliability.
• Document, track, and resolve issues with cross-functional teams via ticketing platforms.

Skills

Mechanical basics

Electrical basics

Network basics

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Driver's license

Job description

Zipline is seeking a Ground Systems Field Technician to install, commission, and maintain ground-system equipment at Zipline sites. You will ensure installations meet standards and remain reliable for autonomous operations, while documenting actions and coordinating with engineering teams.

The role requires basic mechanical, electrical, and network knowledge, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.